Its been a big month - moved up to Toddler room at childcare, started swimming lessons (Esther finds it a bit scary and has yet to let go of Dad), trialled dancing classes (going to postpone for a few months as she was more interested in sliding on the slippery floor) and spent a lot of time in the pool - it has been HOT! Which I am sure is affected the frequency of temper tantrums! Although it is nice to hear that she is very well behaved for child care and babysitters - sigh. Esther can be very emphatic about what she doesn't want to do, and we often have discussions about changing first then watching Peppa or playing. The phrase "one more play" seems to be repeated all day long. It has been lovely this month seeing Esther start to interact more with other kids her age, playing together, running around and generally being silly.

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Esther attempting to eat all the watermelon in the house

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making sandcastles after our beach holiday

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enjoying a swing with Aunty Megan

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flying the flag on Australia Day - we got to see the sunrise!

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very intent on her drawing

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At Aunty Leah's wedding - not very happy at Mummy being up the front!

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Australia Day breakfast
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What's going on there?
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Sharing chippies with Mummy and Aunty Megan
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Being a "beach girl" is tiring work!